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Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans to Open Late 2019 by  Benedict Carrizzo  Jun 17, 2019 9:00am   Sonesta is launching Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans at the end of 2019. The new extended-stay hotel w… Read More »

OP-ED: Prepare to turn over lots of pay data this summer By:  CityBusiness Guest Perspective June 13, 20190   Think you have a relaxing summer ahead of you? Think again. Thanks to a shocking court ruling from a federal … Read More »

The Room Key: Securing a Seat at the Table With Convention and Visitors Bureaus Mavis Early, executive director of the Greater New Orleans Hotel & Lodging Association, shares her advice for how hoteliers can build good relationships with local con… Read More »

Legislation allows Convention Center to own proposed headquarters hotel By:  Andrew Valenti, Reporter  June 6, 20190   A proposed 1,200-room hotel adjacent to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center can be owned by … Read More »

Developer purchases former Warwick Hotel in CBD By:  Andrew Valenti, Reporter June 6, 20190   A local developer has acquired a former hotel in the Central Business District with plans to put the property back into comme… Read More »

See plans for Virgin Hotels New Orleans set to open in 2021 Updated May 23, 5:59 PM; Posted May 23, 4:51 PM By Jennifer Larino, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune Billionaire Sir Richard Branson was in New Orleans Thursday (May 23) … Read More »

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel announces date for 70th Anniversary of “Stormin’ of the Sazerac” Ladies Luncheon, Fashion Show and Specialty Cocktails top off the Annual Celebration While Honoring 70 years of &… Read More »

Benson, Berger hotel acquisition tops April M&A activity By:  G. F. Gay Lebreton and Matt Meeks  May 3, 2019   For the first time in its 43-year history, the Hyatt Regency New Orleans has majority local ownership. … Read More »

What’s New in New Orleans Hospitality Industry DESTINATION & TOURISM NEW ORLEANS & COMPANY  APRIL 02, 2019  WHY IT RATES: New Orleans has an exciting spring in store, with new hotel and restaurant op… Read More »

  Preferred Hotels Announces First Ever I Prefer Members Choice Awards HOTEL & RESORT MIA TAYLOR  MARCH 19, 2019  PHOTO: Hotel Monteleone, in New Orleans (Courtesy Preferred Hotels & Resorts) With more… Read More »